Routine inspection·July 21, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an unannounced random annual site inspection for this facility at 9:45AM. LPA met with and toured the facility with Program Coordinator, Katina Jones, who was present along with 4 children in care and two additional teaching staff. The facility is within ratio and capacity and all adults present are background cleared and associated to this facility. Children are being actively supervised. Program Director, Christine Rottger, arrived while LPA was present at the facility. This program is the infant component of a combination center which also includes a school age program. The program serves children age 18 months to 36 months. The infant rooms and outdoor playground area are distinctly separate to the school age program areas and children from the two programs are not being commingled. This program operates out of three rooms (Bright Beginnings Classroom, Great Beginnings Classroom, Gross Motor Room) on the grounds of George Miller Center West. All rooms licensed for use by children in care were inspected for health and safety. Per administrator, there are no firearms present or stored on the premises. Furnishings and equipment are age appropriate and free of broken/sharp pieces. Surfaces including floors and counter tops are free of hazards and toxins. There were no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care today. This facility operates part time programs only, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, so children do not nap while at the program. There is napping equipment including foldable infant napping equipment available for emergency. There is a changing table which is within arms reach of a sink. Toilets and sinks are age appropriate and in working condition. Drinking water is available via individual water bottles which are available both indoors and outdoors. Children bring their own lunch from home and snacks are provided by the facility. There is a snack menu posted. Continued********************************************************************************************* Page 2*********************************************************************************************** The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector, and fully charged fire extinguisher. The most recent fire department inspection was 03/2021. The fully fenced outdoor play area is designated for infant program use only. There is one climbing structure/slides which has appropriate cushioning under and around the equipment. Outdoor play equipment is free of broken/sharp pieces and there is shaded play area available outdoors. There are no pools or other accessible bodies of water. A review of the facility, staff and children's records was conducted including staff qualifications, staff background clearances, staff health screening reports, staff mandatory reporter training certificates, children's admissions agreements, children's physician reports and children's immunization records and admissions agreements. All staff present have current CPR/First Aid certification. Sign in, sign out records are present and accurate. Staff are reminded that the mandatory reporter training is to be completed every two years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com This facility provides Incidental Medical Services-IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children's, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm There were no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the appeal rights issued. A notice of site visit was printed and is to remain posted for a period of 30 days and a copy of this report is to be available in the facility records for a period of three years from today's date.